Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 39.2 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 40.1 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Ceramic | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | Metal |
| Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | Black | Ember orange | Titanium |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 48 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | Garmin Pay |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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